Administrative Procedure 555
EMPLOYEE / PUBLIC CONDUCT ON DISTRICT PROPERTY (INCLUDING SCHOOLS) Background Employee and public conduct on District property (including schools) is expected to be consistent with District values and shall model appropriate behaviour. The District is committed to its legal, social and moral responsibilities in its day-to-day operations and expects all activities on District property to support these objectives. Furthermore, the District believes that as an employer, supervisor or as an individual employee, there is a duty of care to provide for the safety of staff, students, volunteers and visitors. Procedures 1. District property shall be utilized in ways that are consistent with District expectations and requirements, including District values and the modelling of appropriate behaviour. Activities deemed to be inappropriate by the Chief Superintendent, or designate, shall not be authorized to be held on District property. Some activities, while not appropriate to be held on District property, may under certain circumstances be authorized by the Chief Superintendent or designate to occur off District property. 2. The use of tobacco products on District property is not authorized under any circumstance: Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products on District Property 2.1
Smoking, vaping and the use of tobacco products (including similar products such as clove cigarettes and electronic cigarettes) shall be prohibited at all times on all District property (buildings and land).
2.2
Persons and/or organizations that use school District buildings shall abide by Administrative Procedure 550 – Rental and Community Use of School Facilities as a condition of their agreement for the use of the building or property.
2.3
Appropriate signs illustrating the no-smoking expectation shall be prominently displayed in all District buildings.
3. The use of alcoholic beverages on all District property is permitted under limited circumstances: Alcoholic Beverage Use 3.1
The consumption of alcoholic beverages on District property is limited to appropriate District staff occasions, such as a wine and cheese or a staff celebration. Principals and/or department heads (for non-school based sites) shall ensure that the Risk Management Bulletin 01-2003 (updated 07-2007) (Expectations for District Schools and Departments When Dealing With Social Host Liability Issues) (Appendix) is
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reviewed and applied to all such occasions, and that the requirements of Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) for Private Functions with liquor service are satisfied (for information refer to the AGLC website at w ww.aglc.gov.ab.ca). 3.2
The use of alcoholic beverages by non-District organizations renting or using District premises (including schools) is not permitted, with the exception of the serving of communion wine during church services. The Chief Superintendent may authorize exceptions for non-District organizations, where circumstances warrant (e.g., a parish function). Any exceptions require the prior written approval of the Chief Superintendent.
3.3
Persons and/or organizations that use District buildings (including schools) shall abide by Administrative Procedure 550 – Rental and Community Use of School Facilities as a condition of their agreement for the use of the building.
3.4
For any District-related activity approved to be held off District premises, the use of alcohol shall be governed by Risk Management Bulletin 01-2003 (Expectations for District Schools and Departments When Dealing with Social Host Liability Issues) (Appendix). “District Related Activity” is defined as any activity that is planned, organized, or supervised by District staff or related organizations (School Councils, school supporting societies, etc.) in those situations where the participation of District staff or students, or the use of the school name or the District name, may cause others to believe that the event is District sponsored or supported. Examples could range from School Council sponsored activities or fundraisers to staff Christmas parties. Consideration of social host liability issues is a responsibility of all staff when planning an off-District premises event that may involve alcohol, regardless of the location. It also extends to events planned by other related bodies, outside organizations or individuals where there is participation by District staff that may support the perception that this is a District-sponsored event.
Approval Date:
April 12, 2016
Reference:
Section 20, 60, 61, 96, 113, 116, 117 School Act Administrators’ Handbook Risk Management Manual Occupational Health and Safety Manual School Council Handbook
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